Author Archives: Bob Hanninen

WINDOWS 10,Security extended to 10.27 (Good News)

Posted on July 1, 2026 by Bob Hanninen

In a surprising move, Microsoft has quietly confirmed that it’s extending Windows 10 support until October 12, 2027, which is one full year beyond the October 2026 cutoff that home users had been planning around. First spotted by Windows Latest, … Continue reading →

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New York stage production examines aftermath of Finnish school shooting

Posted on April 6, 2026 by Bob Hanninen

“Kaija Saariaho’s Innocence delves into guilt, grief and anger over a phenomenon largely thought of as distinctly American: Gun violence, particularly the high-profile incidents that take place on school campuses, are often seen as a uniquely American phenomenon, one that … Continue reading →

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Finlandia Foundation National welcomes Raivaaja Foundation as first Heritage Affiliate

Posted on February 20, 2026 by Bob Hanninen

Welcoming the Raivaaja Foundation: The Raivaaja Foundation is pleased to announce that it will become the first Heritage         Affiliate of Finlandia Foundation National (FFN) About FFN Heritage Affiliates:“..As the premier Finnish-American cultural organization, Finlandia Foundation National(FFN) champions … Continue reading →

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Her Nordic Noir Is Belatedly Capturing New York

Posted on January 6, 2026 by Bob Hanninen

Beloved in Finland, Helene Schjerfbeck is just becoming hot in Manhattan, where a show of paintings at the Met Museum is likely to leave you awe-struck. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/30/arts/design/helene-schjerfbeck-met-museum.html?smid=em-share “If you dislike the shortened daylight of winter, please know that you are … Continue reading →

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Finnish police seize vessel suspected of damaging underwater cable

Posted on December 31, 2025 by Bob Hanninen

Border guards say they found ship with anchor lowered into sea after detection of fault in Helsinki-Tallinn telecoms link. Finnish authorities have boarded and seized a cargo vessel sailing from Russia on suspicion of sabotaging two underwater telecommunications cables in … Continue reading →

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Christmas tourists are noticing a growing military presence in Lapland, where Santa Park doubles as a bomb shelter

Posted on December 11, 2025 by Bob Hanninen

Billed as the official home town of Santa Claus, or joulupukki as he is known in Finland, the city of Rovaniemi offers every imaginable Father Christmas-related experience – from a visit to his “office” on the Arctic Circle to reindeer … Continue reading →

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Finland is ready for the next crisis, with stockpiled food and 72-hour kits

Posted on September 16, 2025 by Bob Hanninen

One of the cornerstones of our national resilience is the strategic grain reserve system. These reserves include wheat, oats, barley and rye, grains that are central to both our agriculture and our diet. Stored in secure facilities across the country, … Continue reading →

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US low-value package tariff exemption ends, raising costs for shippers, consumers

Posted on August 29, 2025 by Bob Hanninen

By David Lawder and Andrea Shalal, Reuters –  7:28 AM ET 8/29/2025 WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The U.S. tariff exemption for package shipments valued under $800 ended on Friday, raising costs and disrupting supply chain models for e-commerce companies, small businesses using online marketplaces … Continue reading →

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‘For Russians, NATO is next to Satan’: Finnish guards on alert at Russia border

Posted on August 26, 2025 by Bob Hanninen

North Karelia force says fence dividing Finland and Russia is no Berlin Wall – but it is now a key geopolitical faultline Among the serene lakes, thick forest and summer houses of North Karelia’s border zone, the line between Finland … Continue reading →

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Air guitar world title returns home to Finland after 25 years

Posted on August 24, 2025 by Bob Hanninen

The Associated Press OULU, Finland >> Finnish air guitarist Aapo “The Angus” Rautio plucked victory from thin air on Friday night, grabbing the world championship title for his homeland for the first time since 2000. This year’s Air Guitar World … Continue reading →

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